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Bergsman Family History

Bergsman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bergsma, Bergman, Bergeman, Berman, Burgman, Bergan, Mersman, Berkman

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Where is the Bergsman family from?

You can see how Bergsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bergsman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bergsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bergsman family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bergsman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Bergsman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bergsman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bergsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bergsman. 43% of Bergsman men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

What Bergsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Bergsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bergsman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Bergsman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Bergsman. For the veterans among your Bergsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bergsman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bergsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bergsman in 1965 was 67, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bergsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bergsman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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